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COMDTINST 1000.4C Military Separations (August 2024)

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COMDTINST 1000.4C Military Separations (August 2024) (1284 KB)

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CHAPTER 2 ENLISTED MEMBERS

S. Uncharacterized Discharges

1. Entry-Level Discharges. 10 U.S.C. § 1169 Entry-Level discharges are uncharacterized discharges that are authorized for members separated while in an entry-level status. Entry-level status is defined in Section 2.A.6.o. An entry-level discharge is used for all recruit-separations, except as prescribed or authorized by Section 2.A.1.c of this Instruction, and in accordance with this section. Commander (CG PSC), with the concurrence from Commandant (CG-094), has the authority when compelling circumstances exist, to award an uncharacterized discharge to any member with any amount of total active service.

Chapter 2.A.6.o. Entry-Level Status. Upon enlistment, this status applies to first-term Service members, prior service members, and members from another Armed Forces service.

(1) A service member qualifies for entry-level status during the first 365 days of continuous active military service; or, the first 365 days of continuous active service following a break in service of after a service break following more than 92 days of active service.

(2) A Service member of a reserve component who was not on active duty or is serving under a call or order to active duty for 365 days or less begins entry-level status upon enlistment in a reserve component. Entry-level status for a member of a reserve component terminates as follows:

(a) 365 days after beginning training if the service member is ordered to active duty for training for one continuous period of 180 days or more; or,

(b) 180 days after the beginning of the second period of active duty training, if the member is ordered to active duty training under a program that splits the training into two or more separate periods of active duty. For the purposes of characterization of service or description of separation, the member’s status is determined by the date of notification as to the initiation of separation proceedings. The period of entry-level status is not interrupted by unauthorized absence or desertion.

Chapter 2.A.1.c. Commanding Officer, Training Center Cape May, is the Discharge Authority for uncharacterized discharges for recruits in an entry-level status in accordance with Section 2.S. of this Instruction. In addition, Commanding Officer, Training Center Cape May, has authority to award a characterized discharge – Honorable or Under Honorable Conditions (General), as appropriate – to recruits:

(1) For misconduct due to drugs, in accordance with Section 2.Q.d (2) of this Instruction, including but not limited to pre-enlistment drug use evidenced by a positive urinalysis shortly after entering an accession training program. (New inductees will sign an Administrative Remarks, Form CG-3307, entry acknowledging that the presence of drugs in their bodies is grounds for a Under Honorable Conditions (General) discharge for misconduct).

(2) Who do not meet the criteria for discharge under an entry-level status, but are otherwise recommended for discharge under Chapter 2 of this Instruction;

(3) Who meet the criteria for entry-level status, but unusual circumstances exist that warrant a characterized discharge (e.g., serious infractions or exceptionally meritorious service). To the extent practicable, Commanding Officer, Training Center Cape May, will apply the general separation criteria under Chapter 2 of this Instruction when awarding characterized discharges to recruits. However, in lieu of the minimum six-month probationary periods prescribed in Sections 2.O.3 and 2.Q.3 of this Instruction, recruits who are processed for discharge due to unsuitability or misconduct will be afforded the same counseling as is required under Section 2.S.4 of this Instruction for uncharacterized discharge processing.

2. Discharge Certificate. No discharge certificate will be issued to a member awarded an uncharacterized discharge. Only a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty DD Form 214, will be issued.

3. Counseling. As with most other types of separations, Commanding Officer, Training Center Cape May, will not initiate an uncharacterized discharge before formally counseling the member about their deficiencies and affording an opportunity to overcome them, as reflected in appropriate counseling or personnel records.

4. Authority. Only Commander (CG PSC-EPM-1), Commander (CG PSC-RPM) as appropriate and Commanding Officer, Training Center Cape May, have final authority to discharge a member under this Section.

5. Commander Authority Entry-Level. Commanding Officer, Training Center Cape May, has the authority to award an uncharacterized discharge to recruits in an entry-level status who:

a. Demonstrate poor proficiency, conduct, aptitude, or unsuitability for further service;

b. Fail to complete established physical fitness accession standards;

c. Exhibit pre-existing conditions which do not meet the medical or physical procurement standards in place for entry into the Service;

d. Commander (CG PSC) retains authority to approve or deny waiver requests for recruits. Commanding Officer, Training Center Cape May and, Superintendent, Coast Guard Academy for Scholars may submit waiver requests for recruits found to have disqualifying conditions but who are recommended for retention, or who are being processed for physical disability under Section 2.N of this Instruction.

e. Were accessed into the Service due to an erroneous or fraudulent enlistment; or

f. When circumstances exist, are involved in a drug incident, notwithstanding Section 2.Q.2.d (2)(a) of this Instruction.

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